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by markoteal
Sat May 25, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: New quarry engine
Replies: 13
Views: 8198

New quarry engine

With no line to run, my stock building is key focus - I should really be just building wagons to build up the number I have BUT I do like a loco - so I’ve had a go at a Phil Sharples mini Jack kit - it just needs the electrics fitting and ready to go - including real crushed coal! B9FBF821-36FA-4C76...
by markoteal
Sat May 25, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Welcome to the CHLR
Replies: 141
Views: 82365

Re: Welcome to the CHLR

That's going to be fun! The option for indoor running seems like a good one, and I love the siding that runs into "the works", ie the workbench. It will be so satisfying to trundle a finish project off the bench and onto the rest of the line for a test run... That idea's not possible with...
by markoteal
Sat May 25, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Welcome to the CHLR
Replies: 141
Views: 82365

Re: Welcome to the CHLR

Brill Rik - I thought i’d covered all the angles with my design but that’s a great addition -
Thanks
by markoteal
Sat May 25, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Trims on Radio Control
Replies: 11
Views: 6042

Re: Trims on Radio Control

Cheers Tom - I’ll have a run ( on blocks tomorrow and will video it - hopefully!!!!!) - will be in touch
by markoteal
Thu May 23, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Loading hoppers for the sand quarry
Replies: 57
Views: 21934

Re: Loading hoppers for the sand quarry

Stunning Rik - very impressive - you are the home of hopper loaders - I remember you built one a while ago based on a kit (Piko?) that featured on your blog and was the basis for one I built - how you have moved on now though!
by markoteal
Thu May 23, 2019 9:40 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Welcome to the CHLR
Replies: 141
Views: 82365

Re: Welcome to the CHLR

Well - thought I'd share the trackplan - still no house sale so still planning, not doing - (grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :evil: ) Always hard to plan something without any reality to place it onto BUT it gives me a vision to aim for - the line runs end to end from one side of the garage ( towards the bottom of...
by markoteal
Thu May 23, 2019 9:12 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Track Plans
Replies: 5
Views: 4202

Re: Track Plans

Hi - I use PowerPoint - drawing lines and shapes and adding text and colour - I use it a lot at work so I guess I'm able to get lots of practice - the example below is what I have in mind for my new line once I can sell my house and by a new one - it shows a garage at the bottom with two stations in...
by markoteal
Thu May 23, 2019 8:44 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Trims on Radio Control
Replies: 11
Views: 6042

Re: Trims on Radio Control

Ok - this is a pic of a similar transmitter to what I have -- I think I use the LH stick for the regulator - so if I want to extend the travel of the servo, which bit do I fiddle with?
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by markoteal
Thu May 23, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Trims on Radio Control
Replies: 11
Views: 6042

Trims on Radio Control

Hello - still not got a garden to put a line into - trying to get my fix of steam by running my Millie on blocks - recently had its regulator servo replaced- all good but on the last steam up, the servo isn't quite travelling enough to close the regulator off - If I loosen the screw that attaches th...
by markoteal
Wed May 15, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Garden Rail Magazine
Replies: 23
Views: 9693

Re: Garden Rail Magazine

How much do they pay, are you allowed to disclose this? I only ask as I might have a go... I don't think it's a secret. £20 per printed page. Hard to predict how many words per pages as it depends on how many photos and how Phil arranges them. As you can see from my latest article, he likes fairly ...
by markoteal
Wed May 15, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Garden Rail Magazine
Replies: 23
Views: 9693

Re: Garden Rail Magazine

Hi - go on give it a go - I was pleasantly surprised with my cheque - even though it started off in my author name (it was really a typo!) of Mark Hill - now have a cheque for my real name! Added to the funds of the CHLR ready for track purchase when I eventually buy my next house I really enjoyed t...
by markoteal
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:24 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Toms New Line
Replies: 8
Views: 6143

Re: Toms New Line

Sorry to hear your news Tom - I know from losing my own Dad a few years ago, the impact it can have - takes time for things to settle back into anything that feels like normal and in some ways things don't become like they were every again - but you will gain other experiences from going through los...
by markoteal
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: B/W film of W&LLR in 1960s
Replies: 19
Views: 8453

Re: B/W film of W&LLR in 1960s

Great video Rik - good to see the train running through the back streets of Welshpool - its amazing now walking those streets to think trains ran through!
by markoteal
Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: mini mp3 player for dementia sufferer
Replies: 8
Views: 4663

Re: mini mp3 player for dementia sufferer

Greg - a great project and so needed - you've given me a germ of idea that I could use with my mum who is also suffering from this condition - thank you!
by markoteal
Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports
Replies: 333
Views: 193322

Re: The Great Garden Railway Inspection Reports

Yes - great report Rik - I think I may have to issue standard uniform for my new line based on Mr Spectres comments here!
by markoteal
Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where's FWLR Rod?
Replies: 11
Views: 4964

Re: Where's FWLR Rod?

Good to hear from you Rod - the weather is warming so you'll soon be able to be solar powered out in the garden

Take it easy

Cheers


Mark
by markoteal
Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:29 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Now....what should i do with this?
Replies: 90
Views: 37096

Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Brilliant - yes it can take a few months for it to appear based on my experience
by markoteal
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:20 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Now....what should i do with this?
Replies: 90
Views: 37096

Re: Now....what should i do with this?

-steves- wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:33 pm No idea why, but I have only just seen this thread. Superb work, that really looks something special now, great job :thumbup: :thumbup:
Steve - thank you - you should submit an article about your build - its fantastic
by markoteal
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Now....what should i do with this?
Replies: 90
Views: 37096

Re: Now....what should i do with this?

It definitely is worth the diversion - hex nail art - I love it - small bag ordered ready for my next build!
by markoteal
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Where's FWLR Rod?
Replies: 11
Views: 4964

Re: Where's FWLR Rod?

Best wishes Rod & family - my thoughts are with you